Today I logged 3.3 miles in just over 30 minutes. I'm slowly increasing my pace while trying to keep my new form. Going to try to increase my running from 3 days a week to 4. Eventually, I'm going to be morphing into an actual running guide like the half-marathon road map on nomeatathlete.com. For now, just getting used to running with the new form.

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.- Albert Schweitzer

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.― Albert Einstein

Hit the gym today for the same endurance set that I've been doing for the last few weeks. Really starting to feel comfortable with the weights & reps. I am going to stick to this set for the next few weeks and figure out what weights I can safely get to and put up 15 reps each for 2 sets. Once my first race (May) gets closer, I'll do a few weeks of more intense, higher weight, less reps workouts and then taper. I'll probably repeat that pattern in shorter fashion in preparation for the Half-Ironman in June.

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.- Albert Schweitzer

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.― Albert Einstein

Monday: 3.2 mi. run at a cadence of 90. I've been trying to work on my form on the treadmill. Doing a lot of research about cadence and where I should be striking my foot. My legs don't get as tired during the run and I definitely feel lighter on my feet, but different parts of my legs are sore that weren't before. I'm attributing that to the new muscles being used.

Tuesday: Same weights workout

Today (Wed.): 3.6 mi. run at a cadence of 85. Trying to find a happy "base" area to start training on.

I've recently been listening to the Zen and the Art of Triathlon podcast and it's getting me really excited to start racing and for the weather to get nicer.

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.- Albert Schweitzer

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.― Albert Einstein

It's been a while since my last post but that doesn't mean I haven't been working out. I've on a pretty consistent "Base training" schedule that looks like this:

Monday: Run (usually easy 2.5 mi.)Tuesday: Same weights workoutWednesday: Run (usually 75% at at least 25-30 min. Usually get 2.5-3.0mi. in that time)Thursday: Run (30 min, 60-75%)Friday: WeightsSaturday: Swimming (1500 yards)

It still hasn't been nice enough to ride but I've got most everything I need to get out on my (used) new bike.

The most important part of my post though is that my NYNY Prize Pack came today and I couldn't be more surprised, inspired, and grateful to be a part of RC's community. He is an incredible dude and has really lit a fire under my ass for 2012.

70.3 HERE I COME!

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.- Albert Schweitzer

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.― Albert Einstein

Yay, you got your prize package! Hope you enjoy it. Our donors were quite generous (particularly HealthForce Nutritionals)! Thanks for being such a valuable member of this community! Hope you'll be sticking around.

kareno wrote:Yay, you got your prize package! Hope you enjoy it. Our donors were quite generous (particularly HealthForce Nutritionals)! Thanks for being such a valuable member of this community! Hope you'll be sticking around.

All the best,Karen

Thanks again Karen! I definitely will be. The NYNY challenge has helped me start 2012 better than I've started the last few years and I've stuck with it. Couldn't be more pleased.

With that being said:

Monday: 2 mi. easy run. I'm starting to incorporate part of the half-marathon roadmap from NoMeatAthlete.com. I'm going to mix up the "to finish" and "to fitness" plans to build up my running stamina to prep for the last 13.1 miles of the 70.3 in June!

Today: Weights again, same routine. Starting to feel a bit too easy ( ) so I'm going to start turning up the weights & scaling back the reps as soon as next week.

I almost forgot! On Saturday, I went out on a nice ride because the weather was supposed to be really mild, upwards of 50 degrees. I went out at 9:30am and it was about 37-39, but the sun was shining bright and I was hoping the trails at the nearby forest preserve would be cleared/almost melted. Boy was I wrong. I made my way over to the preserve (about 3 miles) only to find the pedestrian entrance was still covered in snow and ice. Determined to find the "cleared" bike route, I carried my bike about a mile into the park (image here!)

However, there was no melted trail pot-of-gold at the end of this trek. Just more snow and ice. So, I made my way back home through the local neighborhoods. All in all, it was a good 8 mile ride. Can't wait for spring.

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.- Albert Schweitzer

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.― Albert Einstein

We also went to Runners Hi n' Tri (an amazing running/tri shop nearby) and went a little crazy. I picked up some new shoes and some Nike Dri-Fit winter pants. They were awesome on the run today and I can't believe I haven't owned a pair until today.

Tomorrow is looking like either some yoga or another swim workout.

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.- Albert Schweitzer

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.― Albert Einstein

I like that pic you took of the nature sanctuary. Keep flicking, earth loving people on the forum are diggin' pics like that. I'm Jealous I haven't seen much nature since December but I'm headed to the mountains this weekend, finally!